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GEOG (Geography)
  

  • GEOG 459-559 - Political Geography (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Spatial perspectives of political phenomena from the local to the global scales. Issues include ethnicity, nationalism, boundaries, territory, power, electoral geography, and impacts on the natural environment.


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  • GEOG 460-560 - Geopolitics

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to geopolitics that addresses the fundamental links between power and space at the global, national, and local scales. Focuses on classical geopolitics, critical geopolitics, political-economic approaches to geopolitics, world orders and hegemonic cycles, historical development of the international state system, and geography of imperialism.


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  • GEOG 461-561 - Urban Geography

    Credits: 3
    Geography of cities: types, functions, and distribution of world cities. Special emphasis on planning of cities in the U.S.


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  • GEOG 464 - Local and Regional Planning

    Credits: 3
    Regional planning with particular reference to the upper Mid-West.


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  • GEOG 470 - Intercultural Communication (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of theoretical dimensions of intercultural communication as well as specific characteristics of intercultural study. Emphasis is placed on complex, mindful, creative and invitational communication, which welcomes diversity and its richness. Cross-Listed: SPCM 470 .


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  • GEOG 473-473L/573-573L - GIS: Data Creation and Integration and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces advanced tools and techniques of data creation, data integration, mapping, and spatial analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It provides basic approaches for solving problems of data integration including format identification, conversion, and spatial registration. Building on the skills and techniques learned in the introductory GIS course or equivalent, it gives a conceptual base to many methods and techniques associated with vector and raster-based spatial analysis including imagery. It provides an examination of the functions and capabilities of ArcGIS Desktop GIS software (including extensions). Prerequisites: GEOG 372 . Corequisites: GEOG 473L-473/573L-573.


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  • GEOG 474-474L/574-574L - GIS: Vector and Raster Modeling and Lab

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces basic concepts of vector and raster modeling in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with special emphasis is on construction and use of raster digital elevation models (DEMs). Provides in-depth experience with a range of geoprocessing techniques for handling and analyzing GIS data. Topics include vector processing in a model framework, weighted suitability modeling, path finding, modeling viewsheds, constructing surfaces from point samples, and spatial hydrologic modeling. Builds on the skills and techniques learned in the introductory GIS course or equivalent. Prerequisites: GEOG 372 . Corequisites: GEOG 474L-474/574L-574.


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  • GEOG 475-475L/575-575L - GIS Applications and Lab

    Credits: 3
    This course explores the latest software and its applications in Geographic Information Sciences. Prerequisites: GEOG 372 . Corequisites: GEOG 475L-475/575L-575.


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  • GEOG 482-582 - Travel Studies

    Credits: 1-4
    This travel study course is designed to provide extra-mural educational experiences, as approved by and under the direction of a faculty member, and may be in cooperation with faculty and administrators of other institutions. Students will participate in hands-on activities and design educational activities for presentation at selected locations. Includes pre-travel orientation, post-travel self-evaluation, and a written report.


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  • GEOG 483-483L/583-583L - Aerial Remote Sensing and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Principles and techniques of extracting descriptive and numerical information about features on the Earth’s surface from aerial imagery acquired in analog and digital forms from various aerial platforms, including small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Applications emphasize feature extraction, planimetric mapping, and interpretation of physical and cultural landscapes. The lab is a hands-on experience using various software and the application of methods and principles of aerial remote sensing. Corequisites: GEOG 483L-483/583L-583.


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  • GEOG 484-484L/584-584L - Remote Sensing and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Applications of remote sensing. Development of remote sensing; instrumentation; and techniques and methodology that will aid in the determination of need and proper utilization of our physical and cultural resources. The lab is a hands-on experience using various software and the application of methods and principles of remote sensing. Corequisites: GEOG 484L-484/584L-584.


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  • GEOG 485-485L/585-585L - Quantitative Remote Sensing and Lab

    Credits: 3
    This course will concentrate on the digital processing and visualization of various types on remotely sensed imagery. Image sources, characteristics, formats and analysis techniques will be explored as well as the integration of remotely sensed imagery with GIS and GPS datasets. Prerequisites: GEOG 484 . Corequisites: GEOG 485L-485/585L-585.


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GER (German)
  

  • GER 101 - Introductory German I (COM) [SGR #4]

    Credits: 4
    Becoming sensitized to authentic listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture skills at the elementary level. Introduction to basic functional grammar and sentence structure. Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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  • GER 102 - Introductory German II (COM) [SGR #4]

    Credits: 4
    Continued emphasis on authentic listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture skills at the elementary level. Prerequisites: GER 101 . Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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  • GER 201 - Intermediate German I (COM) [SGR #4]

    Credits: 3
    Develop active listening skills, functional language skills, reading skills related to student learners immediate environment, guided free writing and understanding of interrelationships of language and culture. Prerequisites: GER 101  and GER 102 . Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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  • GER 202 - Intermediate German II (COM) [SGR #4]

    Credits: 3
    Develop interactive listening and speaking skills toward initiating and responding to simple statements and questions, ability to understand selected descriptive readings to include literature of various types, and continued refinement of language and culture, traditions, customs, folklore, etc. Prerequisites: GER 101 , GER 102  and GER 201 . Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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  • GER 211 - Intermediate Oral Practice

    Credits: 2-3
    Intensive conversational work to develop interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in German. Prerequisites: GER 102  and GER 201 . Notes: With instructor’s permission, may be taken concurrently with GER 201  or with courses above.


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  • GER 310 - Practical German Language Skills

    Credits: 3
    This course is meant for students who have completed the 200-level sequence, either via coursework at SDSU or via an approved placement exam. It will give them a thorough review of important grammatical points and will lead them towards dealing with and understanding German texts. In the process, they will develop and improve their speaking skills. The combination of grammar review, reading, and discussion will give the student a solid foundation for the 311/312 sequence.


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  • GER 311 - Composition and Conversation I (COM)

    Credits: 2
    Oral and written work. Grammar review and composition; emphasis on German conversation. Maybe taken concurrently with GER 411. Prerequisites: GER 202  or consent.


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  • GER 312 - Composition and Conversation II (COM)

    Credits: 2
    Oral and written work. Grammar review and composition; emphasis on German conversation. Maybe taken concurrently with GER 412. Prerequisites: GER 202  or consent.


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  • GER 330 - Reading and Writing for Communication

    Credits: 3
    Development of reading, writing, and speaking proficiency through examination of writings from the German-speaking world. Emphasis on vocabulary needed to read and discuss literary and authentic texts. Prerequisites:   and GER 202 .


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  • GER 380 - Deutschland Heute (COM)

    Credits: 3
    An examination of contemporary German society, politics, country and people. Taught in German. Prerequisites: GER 311  and GER 312 .


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  • GER 410 - Focus on German Grammar (COM)

    Credits: 3

    Intensive study of challenging grammatical features of Standard German. Students will review important grammar concepts and apply them in various forms in writing and speech.

     

     


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  • GER 411 - Advanced Composition and Conversation I (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Conversational work, oral reports, discussion, diction. Maybe taken concurrently with GER 311. Prerequisites: GER 202 .


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  • GER 412 - Advanced Composition and Conversation II (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Conversational work, oral reports, discussion, diction. Maybe taken concurrently with GER 312. Prerequisites: GER 202 .


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  • GER 433 - German Civilization I (COM)

    Credits: 3
    The culture of the German-speaking countries form beginning to modern times including literary and artistic trends, governmental structures, and the life and customs of the people. Reading and discussions in German. Prerequisites: GER 202 .


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  • GER 434 - German Civilization II (COM)

    Credits: 3
    The culture of the German-speaking countries from the beginning to the 18th century and then to modern times including literary and artistic trends, and customs. Reading and discussion in German.


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  • GER 453 - Survey of German Literature I (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Main currents of German literature from the earliest times to the age of Goethe.


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  • GER 454 - Survey of German Literature II (COM)

    Credits: 3
    The main currents of German literature from Romanticism to the present.


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  • GER 455 - German Film (COM)

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of German film from its inception to the present, with research and discussion of the interrelationship between film and historical experience.


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GERO (Gerontology)
  

  • GERO 201 - Introduction to Gerontology

    Credits: 3
    Introduction and overview of the field of gerontology. Interdisciplinary focus on aging process, community resources, diversity, health care and caregiving, retirement, death and bereavement, public policy and professional issues.


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  • GERO 415-515 - Intergenerational Issues

    Credits: 1-3
    Exploration of intergenerational issues (impacting both younger and older generations). Examination of intergenerational practice in the United States and internationally, including naturally occurring intergenerational activities and intentional programming, as a means of addressing intergenerational issues.


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  • GERO 486-586 - Service Learning

    Credits: 1-3
    Service-Learning in Gerontology, including service planning, interaction with community, and reflection. Prerequisites: Instructor permission required. Cross-Listed: HDFS 486-586 /LMNO 486-586 .


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GLST (Global Studies)
  

  • GLST 101 - Introduction to Global Studies

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to global issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. Emphasis will be given to the concepts of globalization and global citizenships and to cross-cultural communication.


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  • GLST 125 - Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies [SGR #4]

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to historical and contemporary debates within the discipline of Peace and Conflict Studies, during which each student is guided to identify his or her own interests within those debates, and then encouraged to evaluate and apply those interests within a coordinated service learning experience. Cross-Listed: ENGL 125 . Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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  • GLST 201 - Global Studies I [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    This introductory course investigates globalization from multiple perspectives. Understanding of worldviews and the development of skills to work effectively in a cross-cultural setting are stressed. Techniques for accessing and analyzing varied sources of information about globalization will be emphasized. Notes: * Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • GLST 380 - Futuristic Communications

    Credits: 3
    Drawing upon the tenets of Futurism, the historical artistic movement begun by Italian poet Filippo’s Futurist Manifesto, this intensive writing course will expose students to a wide-ranging set of cultural disruption issues caused by machines, technological innovations, and other rapid changes in modern life. Students will consider both the positive and negative implications caused by these cultural revolutions in a wide variety of literary, artistic, and cinematic texts. They will also think critically about their own role as global citizens. Prerequisites: ENGL 101  and ENGL 201 . Cross-Listed: ENGL 380 .


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  • GLST 401 - Global Cultures and Identities

    Credits: 3
    Writing and reading intensive course. Examines globalization, intercultural competence, and identity as these issues relate to race, ethnicity, class, and/or gender.  Students learn to adapt interdisciplinary approaches to research in these areas. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Notes: Study abroad prior to enrolling in GLST 401 is recommended.


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  • GLST 480 - Ethics of Globalization

    Credits: 3
    A writing intensive, critical, and rigorous examination of the ethical bases and moral philosophical foundations which underpin, support, and justify globalization theory and practice. Cross-Listed: PHIL 480 .


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  • GLST 481-581 - Travel Studies

    Credits: 1-6
    This course is taken as part of an approved study abroad program under faculty supervision.  The number of credit hours depends upon the length of the study abroad program, number of course contact hours, and course content. 


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  • GLST 489 - Capstone Intercultural Competencies

    Credits: 3
    Capstone course for Modern Languages and Global Studies majors. Students will synthesize skills and information gained throughout their courses of study and translate their knowledge and experience into application in the workplace, citizenship, and graduate study. Specifically, students will explore strengths and interests, reflect on skills gained in coursework and study abroad, identify employment resources, prepare employment materials, and expand a previous project or paper to include in a portfolio for career purposes. Prerequisites: Junior standing.


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GS (General Studies)
  

  • GS 340 - International Travel Study (COM)

    Credits: 0-16
    Students who participate in international travel study are required to enroll in this course for zero to 16 credits. Notes: May be repeated for credit.


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  • GS 486 - Service Learning (COM)

    Credits: 1-12
    Service learning involves the integration of academic learning, relevant service with community partners, purposeful civic engagement and structured reflection for the purpose of enriching the learning experience and increasing student involvement in community service. The academic study may be in any discipline. Open to all majors.


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GSE (Geospatial Science and Engineering)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

GSR (Graduate School and Research)
  
  
  
  

HDFS (Human Development & Family Studies)
  

  • HDFS 141 - Individual and the Family [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    Patterns of behavior and relationships as influenced by family interaction. Emphasis on social and emotional needs of individual and family within various cultural and family contexts as informed by Systems Theories. Open to students of all majors. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • HDFS 150 - Early Experience

    Credits: 2
    Experimental-based introduction to professional contexts within early childhood education (ECE) and/or human development and family studies (HDFS). Students serve as volunteers in community-based human services and educational settings, shadowing professionals to better understand professional roles and opportunities.


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  • HDFS 210 - Lifespan Development (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    Study of the changes that take place during an individual’s life, from conception till death. Emphases on theory, psychosocial, biosocial, and cognitive development. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • HDFS 227 - Human Development and Personality I: Childhood

    Credits: 3
    Knowledge and understanding of human beings through study of development beginning at conception continuing to adolescence. Consideration given to biological growth, social, emotional and intellectual development as it changes behavior and shapes the individual.


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  • HDFS 237 - Human Development II: Adolescence

    Credits: 3
    Knowledge and understanding of adolescence within the developmental framework. Dimensions of physical growth, biological changes, social, intellectual and emotional development will be considered, as well as the impact of interaction of these forces on the individual. Emphasis is upon normal developmental patterns.


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  • HDFS 241 - Family Relations

    Credits: 3
    A survey course of family development across the lifespan including the study of the family as a system, family interaction and family roles. Consideration is given to the cultural diversity and heritage of families.


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